Olivia Burleigh
Kirksville,MO
Summary
Well-qualified percussionist with experience in multiple ensemble types. Some experience with the Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra and very open to any and all performance opportunities. Adept at performing a wide range of percussion instruments in both solo and ensemble settings. Experience with both classical and contemporary musical styles and able to easily adapt to either. Positive, punctual, and effective communicator.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Orchestral Timpanist
Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Subbed for the current timpanist of the Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra for their Fall 2025 set
- Performed repertoire including Rachmoninaff's Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini and a contemporary brass and percussion piece titled Myriad
- Positive and upbeat attitude during all rehearsals
- Attentive and took any feedback well; applied it quickly to music being played
- Commuted for performances (1 hour each way)
Bartender
Dukum Inn
09.2024 - Current
- Work well with other employees
- Continuing to develop time management skills that are being applied outside of the workplace
- Responsible for cleaning tasks throughout store including kitchen, lobby, bathrooms
- Consistent quality of service to customers
- Developing skills needed to de-escalate potential conflict
Percussion Assistant
Truman State University
01.2023 - Current
- Help maintain percussion equipment
- Help ensure non-majors and secondary lessons students had access to equipment needed for practice
- Responsible for arranging set-up and tear-down for multiple ensembles
- Communicate with ensemble directors about necessary rehearsal/concert set up logistics
- Help percussion director take inventory of all equipment owned by the university
Cashier
Smokey Mo's
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Successfully learned every employee shift during time working
- Worked well with other employees
- Learned time management skills that have been applied outside of the workplace
- Answered all questions about menu, pricing, and food preparation process to anyone who asked
- Responsible for cleaning tasks throughout store including kitchen, lobby, bathrooms, and equipment
Front Ensemble Technician
Smithson Valley High School
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Successfully worked with high schoolers and other staff members/band directors
- Learned basics of mixing/microphone usage in a marching band setting
- Helped teach time management skills to high schoolers
- Provided good morale during rehearsals
- Helped high school percussionists develop 2 mallet and 4 mallet technique
Front Ensemble Technician
Smithson Valley High School
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Successfully worked with high schoolers and other staff members/band directors
- Learned basics of mixing/microphone usage in a marching band setting
- Helped teach time management skills to high schoolers
- Provided good morale during rehearsals
- Helped high school percussionists develop 2 mallet and 4 mallet technique
Team Member
Whataburger
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Responsible for handing out food to customers in the drive thru in a polite and friendly manner
- Worked with other employees
- Required to multitask and work well under pressure.
Education
Undergraduate - Music Performance
Truman State University
Kirksville05-2026
High School Diploma -
Smithson Valley High School
Spring Branch05.2022
Skills
- Communicate efficiently with others
- Learning new skills quickly
- Perform well under pressure
- Punctual
- Reliable
- Upfront about all schedule changes
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent organizational skills
Accomplishments
- Performed in a student recital for representatives of the National Association of Schools of Music (Spring 2023)
- Performed with the Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra (Fall 2025)
Timeline
Orchestral Timpanist
Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra
09.2025 - 10.2025
Bartender
Dukum Inn
09.2024 - Current
Front Ensemble Technician
Smithson Valley High School
07.2024 - 08.2024
Front Ensemble Technician
Smithson Valley High School
07.2023 - 08.2023
Percussion Assistant
Truman State University
01.2023 - Current
Cashier
Smokey Mo's
07.2021 - 07.2024
Team Member
Whataburger
11.2020 - 05.2021
Undergraduate - Music Performance
Truman State University
High School Diploma -
Smithson Valley High School